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Region 2 Event
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October 2008 |
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The Workforce
Development Partnership is offering career planning workshops
and services during October. There is
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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September 29, 30, October 1, 2, 3:
Workplace Essentials , 8:30
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This 5 day workshop will cover Assessment and
Learning Styles, Emotional Smarts (EQ), Informed Thinking,
Communication, the Culture of Work, and Balancing Work and Family.
For more information and / or to register please call Jerry at (641)
422-1502
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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October 16: Coping With Change Workshop,
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
During this 2 hour workshop participants will be provided with
information and methods for dealing with change related to
unemployment. Workshop topics include change zones, unemployment
blues, managing stress, family concerns, and self esteem and
support.
For additional information and/or to register please contact
Mila at (641)
422-1525, or (800) 392-2230 ext 525. |
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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October 17: Budgets and Finance, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
This 3 hour workshop will provide participants with information
regarding:
Community Resources,
Reviewing your Finances,
Working with Creditors,
Health Insurance.
Unemployment Insurance.
For additional information and/or to register please call
Mila at: (641)
422-1525 or (800) 392-2230 ext 525. |
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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October 21: Assessment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This
day includes an interest inventory and aptitude test to help
participants decide which career track to pursue.
To register contact
Janice
at (641) 422-1515. |
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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October 22, 23, 24 :
Your Successful Job Search, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Three
days will be spent on developing résumés, filling out applications
and brushing up on interviewing skills.
Contact Jerry
at (641) 422-1502 to register.
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Workforce Development Center, 600 S. Pierce Avenue,
Mason
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October 23: Job and Career Options Workshop,
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
This 2 hour workshop will provide participants with information
regarding options available when returning to work or school.
Workshop topics include returning to work; job readiness;
transferable skills; work experiences; barriers to employment;
returning to school; benefits and costs; school readiness;
enrollment procedures; financial aid; and balancing school, work and
family. For additional information and/or to register please call
Mila at: (641)
422-1525 or (800) 392-2230 ext 525. |
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GED and Adult Basic Education classes
are held from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. There is no fee and no registration.
Contact Sally at (641) 422-1523 for more information. |
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State
of Iowa Advantage Program Site
The Mason City Workforce Development Center has a Resource Center available year-round, Monday,
8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Staff is available
to direct customers to computer software, publications and Internet sites that can help you research careers, schools, communities and obtain information regarding current workforce trends.
Contact Mila at (641)
422-1525, TTY (800) 831-1399 for additional information.
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